Malta

With 300 days of sunshine and a wonderfully warm climate, the beaches are an obvious highlight during your holiday in Malta. The sea’s warm temperatures are perfect for a refreshing swim, and the island has some of the cleanest waters in the E.U. With the Maltese islands of Gozo and Comino so tantalisingly close, there’s no excuse not to hop on a boat for a little more exploring. Malta is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and for such a small island it’s a pretty impressive tally. Valletta, the Megalithic temples at Hagar Qim and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum have all been added to the list, and at least one should be on your list of things to do during your holiday here.